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Scope of Practice
Hi, I’m Laura!
I’m an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach located online, in Bristol and Somerset.
I am fully registered with the UK & International Health Coach Association.
Being registered with this regulatory body, means I work in-line with the strict code of professional practice and requirements in the field of Health Coaching, with full insurance. They ensure UKIHCA-Approved Health Coach Training Certifications and UKIHCA-Approved Continued Professional Development.
QUALIFICATIONS
My qualifications and certifications in continued professional development ensure an effective and safe practice.
2017-2022
Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Institute of Integrative Nutrition 2017
Advanced Certified Chef, Matthew Kenney PlantLab Culinary School 2017
Certified Nutrition Adviser, in Advanced Principles of Nutrition, Shaw Academy 2018
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Life Coaching, Patrick Howell, 2020
Advanced Gut Health, Institute of Integrative Nutrition 2022 (officially recognised by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching)
2022:
Previously working as an NHS Health Coach, I completed continued professional development with the Personalised Care Institute and other UK registered organisations.
Personalised Conversations – Health Coaching Skills 1 & 2
Healthy Weight Coach
Mental Health First Aid
Suicide Prevention
Motivation Interviewing
2023:
Group Health and Wellness Coaching November -December 2023
Success Alliance, Robert Notter – Mindset Success & Neurocoaching January-September 2023
2024:
Trauma-Informed Wellbeing Coach August – September 2024
Reiki 1 September – December 2024
Group Health and Wellness Coaching October 2024 – February 2025
2025:
Group Health and Wellness Coaching October 2024 – February 2025
Reiki 2 January – April 2025
My 12-year personal journey, combined with my education and training, has equipped me with extensive and up-to-date knowledge in holistic nutrition, health coaching, and preventative care. I actively participate in Coaching Practice groups, mentorship sessions, and coach connect calls to continually enhance my skills, supported by the professional resources of the UK Integrative Health Coaching Association (UKIHCA).
'Best UKIHCA Entrepreneur'
“Laura has certainly got out of her own way with her business efforts. She collaborates with her local GP practice, Bristol’s largest zero-waste store and soon to be a cardiologist lifestyle practice, Yupp.co, Bristol’s marketplace for local experiences, works with a local cookery school helping children with disabilities learn how to cook and supports them in bringing healthy ways of eating into their lives and sells three gut lovin’ homemade food products in local shops. She has also been in a magazine article and supported a local youth club over the summer. Well done Laura!”
HOW I WORK WITH YOU...
What I do…
- Support you in making lasting changes to improve your health by offering positive behaviour change strategies, encouragement, motivation and accountability through a personalised, actionable plan.
- Guide you to eat well through the foundations of nutrition.
- suggest ways to “crowd out” caffeine, sugar, alcohol, tobacco, processed food.
- encourage clients to begin or continue lower-risk exercise such as walking and yoga.
- advise clients to engage in self-reflection and spend time in nature.
- give people time to talk about their important relationships.
- recommend that clients explore hobbies and interests.
- recommend superfoods, multivitamins, and mineral supplements under a doctor’s supervision.
- suggest clients ask their medical doctor about alternatives to medication and get a second doctor’s opinion if they’re unsure.
- When appropriate, collaborate closely with other healthcare practitioners to ensure we provide exceptional health and wellness care through effective teamwork
- promote participation in social events to engage with people.
- recognise and act upon if a client needs to go beyond the scope of Health Coaching.
What I don’t do…
- diagnose, treat or take responsibility for bringing about wellness changes in a client’s life; rather, he/she/they guides and supports the development of and progress toward personal wellness goals.
- say I can cure disease or work with people's complex advanced diseases such as cancer or kidney failure.
- work with minors without written authorisation from a legal guardian.
- suggest clients stop or change prescription medications or discontinue visits with their doctor.
- exclude major food groups, recommend extreme detox programmes or recommend supplements
- prescribe a regimen. Controversial supplements or high doses are experimented with only under supervision of a medical doctor.
- encourage vigorous exercise without consulting a physician.
- promote divorce or conflict with friends and family.
- recommend that clients quit their jobs.
- advise clients to change their religious affiliations.
- act in the capacity of a registered dietitian or nutritionist and that any advice given me is not meant to take the place of advice by these professionals.
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